Your Diet Sucks

• How Nutrition Guidelines Became Political

  Support us on Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠Get YDS tees, mugs, hats and more on Tee Public!This week on Your Diet Sucks, Zoë and Kylee dive headfirst into the messy, fascinating world of food policy, the history, politics, and corporate influence that quietly shape what ends up on your plate. From the creation of the first dietary guidelines to the low-fat craze that reshaped grocery store shelves, we unravel how government agencies, industry lobbyists, and “expert” committees turned nutrition advice into a political negotiation.​Tailwind → tailwindnutrition.com, code YOURDIET20 = 20% off first order.​Janji → janji.com, code YDS = 10% off first order.​Microcosm Coaching → ⁠⁠microcosm-coaching.com⁠⁠, book a free consultation call.We talk about how the USDA’s dual role, both promoting agriculture and protecting public health, set the stage for decades of conflict, and how the sugar and processed food industries learned to play the game better than anyone. It’s a story full of backroom deals, scientific sleight of hand, and the kind of marketing spin that turned “moderation” into the most profitable word in nutrition.Thanks to Janji for supporting YDS! Your Diet Sucks is hosted by Zoë Rom and Kylee Van Horn, RDN, and brings a skeptical, evidence-based lens to the big stories shaping how we eat, move, and live.

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• Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport Explained: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Recover from REDs

  Support us on Patreon!⁠⁠Want to help with a book project? Share Your Story⁠⁠Get YDS tees, mugs, hats and more on Tee Public!This week, Zoë and Kylee dig into one of the most misunderstood topics in endurance sports: RED-S, Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport. We break down what it actually is (spoiler: it’s not just “overtraining”), how to recognize early warning signs, and what the latest science says about recovery.From the old-school concept of the female athlete triad to the 2024 “Does RED-S Exist?” paper, we trace how the conversation around under-fueling has evolved, and why so many athletes are still falling through the cracks. We’ll unpack how RED-S affects everything from hormones and metabolism to bone density, mood, and performance, and why it doesn’t just happen to women or elite runners.This episode separates evidence from internet rumor and offers real talk on what it takes to recover: eating enough, resting enough, and understanding that being tired, cold, and cranky isn’t “just part of training.” Whether you’re an endurance athlete chasing PRs or someone just trying to feel good in your body again, this one’s for you.​Tailwind → tailwindnutrition.com, code YOURDIET20 = 20% off first order.​Janji → janji.com, code YDS = 10% off first order.​Microcosm Coaching → ⁠microcosm-coaching.com⁠, book a free consultation call.

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• Cannabis, Culture, and the Runner’s High

  Support us on Patreon!Want to help with a book project? Share Your StoryGet YDS tees, mugs, hats and more on Tee Public!This week on Your Diet Sucks, we’re digging into cannabis, how a plant got tangled up in politics, culture wars, and moral panic, and how that continues to shape the way we study it, regulate it, and talk about it today. We trace the science, the stigma, and the shifting rules, from Harry Anslinger’s racist propaganda campaigns to today’s confusing contradictions (why is cannabis still banned in sport while alcohol isn’t?).We’ll also talk about what current research actually says about cannabis and performance, what gaps remain, and how athletes can think about using it.​Eternal → eternal.co, code YDS = 10% off membership.​Tailwind → tailwindnutrition.com, code YOURDIET20 = 20% off first order.​Janji → janji.com, code YDS = 10% off first order.​Microcosm Coaching → microcosm-coaching.com, book a free consultation call.

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• Menopause, Diet and Body Image

  ⁠Support YDS on Patreon!⁠⁠Check out our new T-shirts!Your mom probably didn’t sit you down to explain hot flashes, vaginal atrophy, or why your metabolism doesn’t suddenly tank the second you hit menopause. That’s where we come in. In this episode of Your Diet Sucks, Zoë and Kylee dig into the messy, complicated, and very normal reality of perimenopause and menopause—because more than half the population will experience it, and yet nobody talks about it. We trace the wild history of “treatments” like leeches and arsenic, unpack the real science around carbs, protein, strength training, sleep, and HRT, and roast the diet-culture nonsense that convinces athletes to fear their own bodies. From “menopause belly” panic to the myth that performance ends at 50, we’re breaking down what actually matters for athletes, what doesn’t, and how to navigate this transition without falling for the gimmicks. Consider this the talk your mom never gave you—and the one your Instagram feed definitely won’t.Support the Show⁠⁠Eternal – To check out Foundations, use the promo code YDS for 10% a one year membership.⁠⁠⁠⁠Tailwind Nutrition offers science–backed endurance fuel that actually works. Try our favorite, Blueberry Lemonade Endurance Fuel - Get 20% off your first order with code YOURDIET20⁠⁠⁠⁠Janji – Adventure-ready running gear with pockets that actually work. Use code YDS for 10% off your order.⁠⁠⁠⁠Microcosm Coaching – Human-first, athlete-centered coaching for every runner, from 5K to 100 miles and beyond.⁠

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• What's the Best Diet for the Environment?

  ⁠Support YDS on Patreon!Check out our new T-shirts!See our full list of 22 references for this episode on our website!What does your dinner have to do with the climate crisis? In this episode of Your Diet Sucks, Zoë and Kylee dig into the science, the politics, and the messy cultural baggage around food and the environment. From beef’s outsized carbon footprint to the confusing debates over almond milk vs. oat milk, we break down what actually matters for athletes and active people who want to fuel performance without trashing the planet. We trace the history of meat, dairy, and industrial agriculture, explain why food waste is one of the biggest hidden drivers of greenhouse gas emissions, and talk about whether “grass-fed” beef or “sustainable” seafood really lives up to the hype. Plus, we get real about the politics behind dietary guidelines, the myth of the carbon footprint, and why Fox News thinks burgers are freedom. Spoiler: we’re not here to take away your mozzarella or your post-run burrito, we’re here to help you make sense of the science, push back on diet-culture guilt trips, and show how small, practical choices add up when athletes use their voices for systemic change.Support the Show⁠Eternal – To check out Foundations, use the promo code YDS for 10% a one year membership.⁠⁠Tailwind Nutrition offers science–backed endurance fuel that actually works. Try our favorite, Blueberry Lemonade Endurance Fuel - Get 20% off your first order with code YOURDIET20⁠⁠Janji – Adventure-ready running gear with pockets that actually work. Use code YDS for 10% off your order.⁠⁠Microcosm Coaching – Human-first, athlete-centered coaching for every runner, from 5K to 100 miles and beyond.

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